ELWA BLOG

Replacing an ageing unit or choosing hot water for a new home involves several practical decisions. The gas vs electric hot water choice affects upfront cost, energy bills, installation and everyday performance. The better fit depends on household size, budget, existing energy supply and future plans. ELWA can help you...

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More Australian homeowners are reconsidering gas as energy prices, rooftop solar and home electrification change household power use. Before you replace gas hot water system equipment, it helps to understand the full project scope. Your electric hot water cost may include the appliance, plumbing, electrical work and switchboard changes. Every...

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When specifying or installing hot water systems for modern Australian building projects, many professionals default to gas storage, gas instantaneous, or heat pump water heaters. While these systems have been widely used in the past, they often fall short when energy efficiency, space constraints, and long-term reliability are key considerations....

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In the past years, a significant trend in energy efficiency is the rising adoption of smart technology in energy management. Energy-efficient appliances, automated lighting controls, and smart thermostats are now commonplace in Australian households, providing precise control over energy usage through real-time monitoring and adjustments. The latest generation of Elwa...

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As a business owner or a manager, “energy usage” is one of the significant expenses you’ll face. Lighting, in particular, contributes to energy bills for commercial and industrial buildings more than any other service. Upgrading your lighting system can result in significant cost savings and contribute to reducing your carbon...

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The Victorian Government has just announced that all incentives for residential gas will be phased out during 2023. The decision came as the state government plans to reduce carbon emissions by 2030 and drive down the cost of living. Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio stated that the state government’s first “gas...

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Climate change is a massive global issue; a warming climate, extreme weather and rising sea levels are significant factors impacting Australia and the world. Everyone is aware of the urgency of ensuring the world does not warm beyond two degrees over historical temperatures. We all have to do our part...

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We have all been in some of those high-end stores and have been amazed by the perfect retail displays. Clean, crisp and neat; a minimalist’s utopian dream. Or have you ever noticed how hotels have an Aura of opulence, even in the lobby? Of course, lightning is an essential part...

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There are undoubtedly many benefits for the environment when ensuring your business or commercial property is energy efficient. But we bet you didn’t know about some easy changes that can be made to benefit your business’s bottom line. The term Energy efficiency is sometimes a confusing thing to contemplate for...

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Now more than ever, as a business owner in Australia, it is vital to understand how you might be contributing to the carbon footprint of your industry. However, it isn’t all doom and gloom. Thanks to new technologies already within the market, you can even start to mitigate any impact...

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LED strip lighting is surging in popularity at the moment, and for good reason! They are being used for kitchen improvements, staircase features, office fit outs, ceiling features and more. So why is there such an increase in the use of these LED lights? Flexibility To start with, strip lights...

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Education Facilities Standards and the Department for Education and Child Development (DECD) Elwa Energysavers has long been serving the education sector here in Australia. With over 200+ schools and education facilities being upgraded with Elwa products we remain confident that we provide the best possible upgrades with LED lighting or...

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Designing or styling a space is very personal to individual style, tastes and use. However, we have come up with 6 lighting tips on how to ensure your space is perfectly balanced and looks like its come straight from Architectural Digest. You don’t need expensive pieces or an interior designer,...

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As with any purchasing decision, there are always a number of alternatives that can make a simple purchase become confusing. When purchasing LED lighting, you will often be faced with the question of which CCT or lighting colour you are after. To any lay-person, this means nothing, and knowing what...

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At ELWA, we are always getting questions regarding the suitability and specifications of our water heaters to specific jobs and applications. We are always happy to help over the phone or email, but thought it best to answer some of the most frequently asked questions here. 1. Are Elwa Hotrun...

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